Rat On Dinosaur Rip-offs

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Help Universal Get Richer

July 12, 1993

Seen any rip-off dino merchandise lounging around? Then Universal Studios wants you to call 1-800-DINO-COP. The studio is eager to protect every last dime reaped from toys, T-shirts and other items linked to the mega-hit Jurassic Park, says Entertainment Weekly.

''You have to understand the uniqueness of this property,'' declares a Universal spokeswoman. Translation: Nobody but us should make a killing in dino merchandise. Alas, there's no reward for turning in bootleg dino wares. 'Tis just a ''public service,'' a DINO-COP operator said.